Terrorism Squad to Probe Car Attack That Critically Injured Australian Lawmaker
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said police were working to establish a motive for the attack on Helen Haines, an independent Victorian MP and former midwife.
TL;DR
- Lawmaker Helen Haines is in critical condition after being hit by a car.
- A terrorism squad will investigate the incident.
- The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was arrested outside Haines' office in Wangaratta.
- A knife was discovered inside the suspect's vehicle.
- Bystanders detained the driver following the attack.